Endangered Species: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service added three rare South Florida reptiles—the Florida Keys mole skink, Key ring-necked snake, and rim rock crowned snake—to the Endangered Species Act, citing extreme risk from sea level rise and tiny habitat ranges. Climate & Weather: Forecasters are watching a strengthening Super El Niño that could mean warmer, drier, less snowy winters for Ohio, with a wetter, stormier pattern farther south and east. PFAS & Health: A new lawsuit targets “forever chemicals” in tampons and other feminine products, alleging reproductive harms and pushing claims that PFAS and other additives may be driving serious medical outcomes. Data Centers & Power Costs: Trump’s “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” is expanding to governors, utilities, and major tech firms, as critics call it unenforceable while communities brace for higher electricity demand. Local Backlash to Data Centers: A new report says opposition has blocked or delayed data center projects worth about $130 billion in early 2026, with resistance now spreading across nearly every state. Clean Air Fight: EPA moves to reverse California’s Clean Air Act waivers for pollution from ships at berth, drawing sharp pushback from public health advocates. Wildlife Disease Research: Scientists are infecting American elms with Dutch elm disease to find survivors that could help restore the species. Trade & Forced Labor: The Dominican Republic issued a decree blocking imports made with forced labor after the U.S. imposed a 12.5% tariff tied to forced-labor concerns.